There are still a few Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., 2010 calendars up for grabs. At the last update, there were only 48 left. They are being offered at a discounted rate to help you get these wagging tails into your home. The first calendar is $12.00, the second is $11.00, and if you purchase three, the third is $10.00 Not only do the calendars help out a great cause immediately and financially, they raise awareness throughout the year.
All of the pets pictured were either rescued from a highkill shelter when their time was “up,” or were rescued through the Puppy Promises program.
Q: What is a Puppy Promises Puppy?
A: A Puppy Promises puppy is a lucky pup who has been enrolled in the Puppy Promises program.
The puppies are intercepted from being dumped at the shelter, sometimes even at the shelter door! Their owners are given another option. If they will quarantine the pups at home for another two weeks, SSP will give them their shots on the spot. In two or three weeks, pending they are deemed healthy by a vet, they will be transported to a reputable rescue where a family is waiting to adopt them.
As for “mom dog,” she gets spayed after the pups are well on their way so that there are no more accidental litters. What’s more, is that all the other adult dogs and cats at the house are spayed or neutered by SSP as well. It was noticed that the same last names and addresses would come up, and is more proactive to spay everyone than hope there will not be another litter. Some of these families take good care of their pets, but just cannot financially handle a litter of puppies or are not allowed to have so many, and feel powerless. On the other hand, many other families do not care what happens to the pups, but have been convinced to give Puppy Promises a try instead of the alternative (dumping pups at the shelter, drowning, leaving them to fend for themselves).
It costs $50 per puppy to save them. This includes, but is not limited to:
Age appropriate vaccinations
Transport to rescue
The Spay of the mother dog and other family members
Q: How Can I Order a Calendar?
It is simple. Go to the Saving Shelter Pets homepage and click on the smiling puppy, or go directly to the calendar order form here: http://www.yearbox.com/ssp/

The puppies are intercepted from being dumped at the shelter, sometimes even at the shelter door! Their owners are given another option. If they will quarantine the pups at home for another two weeks, SSP will give them their shots on the spot. In two or three weeks, pending they are deemed healthy by a vet, they will be transported to a reputable rescue where a family is waiting to adopt them.
The Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., Fall Auction was a big success! The final tally is being determined, but over $1,000 will go towards helping the animals. They could not have done it if it had not been for all of you! Books, shirts, jewelry, pet supplies and even a trip will be enjoyed by lucky bidders. There will be a package arriving at the HoundsGood household soon. If I share what the item is, maybe I will lose all of my stealth as a bidder. You will all know my biddder id and bid against me next time. That wouldn’t be bad. It would just mean more money for the animals.
I previously reported that Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., has a signed copy of John Grogan’s Marley & Me up at auction. The high bid is at just $31.00, so it is still a very affordable Christmas present or collectible for your library. You can bid on or bookmark the auction now by
Their owner was intercepted when they made the decision to dump the pups at the county pound. Most dogs don’t make it out alive, especially solid black colored Lab mixes that just don’t get noticed. They will be given shots, quarantined outside of a shelter environment, while mom and the rest of the adult dogs at the house are spayed and neutered. The pups will go on to a great life, as they will be transferred to a reputable rescue.

Sally is a sweet hound with an even sweater demeanor. She is everything a good hound should be: friendly, sociable, and an all around great gal to have around. Unfortunately, Sally wound up in Murray County Animal Control in a rural part of Georgia. She has little hope of getting adopted because of the sheer number of large hounds that have been “lost” while hunting or were tiny pups who got “too big.” Thankfully, Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., has found a rescue that has homes waiting for nice girls like her.
They are seeking Etsy sellers to participate. Sellers should offer to contribute 20% shop wide. SSP typically promotes the participating sellers, so be prepared for more traffic! It is really a lot of fun for both buyers and sellers. I will be promoting items on HoundsGood.com as well from a few of the participating sellers to generate interest. I would appreciate every effort by readers to spread the word to sellers and buyers. Just check back on this blog if you want to pick up links with item photos as we get closer to the sale.
Saving Shelter Pets, Inc. is holding an August fundraiser. They are looking for Etsy sellers to participate between August 16th and August 26th. Sellers should offer to contribute 20% shop wide. SSP typically promotes the participating sellers, so be prepared for more traffic! It is really a lot of fun for both buyers and sellers. I will be promoting items on HoundsGood.com as well from a few of the participating sellers to generate interest. I would appreciate every effort by readers to spread the word to sellers and buyers. Just check back on this blog if you want to pick up links with item photos as we get closer to the sale.